water pump leak/hole

JFlagg

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Dec 13, 2022
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I am leaking coolant from a small hole on the underside of the water pump. Is this supposed to happen? will it seal once it has been ran? and what is the hole for? The engine has never been started and its a brand new water pump?

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I am leaking coolant from a small hole on the underside of the water pump. Is this supposed to happen? will it seal once it has been ran? and what is the hole for? The engine has never been started and its a brand new water pump?

water pump hole.jpg
That is telling you that the water pump needs to be replaced. ASAP